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September 14, 1985 · Piper PA-32-300 · N2821Y
Williamsburg, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 1985
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Williamsburg, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N2821Y
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO85LA075
THE PLT CONTACTED THE FIELD ON UNICOM FREQUENCY OF 122.8 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ACTIVE RWY WAS 31, WITH WIND FROM 040 DEGREES AT 13 KNOTS. THE FINAL APPROACH WAS MADE WITH CRAB AND POWER, BUT JUST PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, THE RIGHT WING LIFTED AND THE ACFT VEERED LEFT OFF RWY 31, COLLIDING WITH SHRUBS.
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THE PLT CONTACTED THE FIELD ON UNICOM FREQUENCY OF 122.8 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ACTIVE RWY WAS 31, WITH WIND FROM 040 DEGREES AT 13 KNOTS. THE FINAL APPROACH WAS MADE WITH CRAB AND POWER, BUT JUST PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, THE RIGHT WING LIFTED AND THE ACFT VEERED LEFT OFF RWY 31, COLLIDING WITH SHRUBS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWilliamsburg (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length3214 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN2821Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 K1G5D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 13 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC